How often do I need to renew my Electrical Contractor in Idaho?

The Electrical Contractor in Idaho must be renewed every 12 months.

How much does it cost to renew a Electrical Contractor in Idaho?

The renewal cost for a Electrical Contractor in Idaho is $100.00.

Idaho renewal guide

Electrical Contractor

Q: What happens if my Electrical Contractor expires in Idaho?

Operating without a valid Idaho electrical contractor license is a misdemeanor under Idaho Code § 54-1017. IDAPA 24.39.10, Section 300 imposes civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation, with each day constituting a separate offense.

If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.

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What matters before you file.

Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.

Issuing authority

Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — Electrical Board

Renewal period

Every 12 months

Renewal fee

$100.00

Bond requirement

No

Insurance requirement

Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation

Before you renew

Get the filing straight.

1
Check the insurance certificates

Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
2
File with the board

File through Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — Electrical Board and pay the $100.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online
3
Leave room for processing

Typical processing time is 21 days, so do not wait until the last minute.

Detailed notes

The fine print is here.

Idaho Electrical Contractor License: Designate a Supervising Electrician and Carry Insurance

To obtain an Idaho Electrical Contractor license, you must designate a supervising electrician and carry active liability insurance before you apply — DOPL will not issue the license without both. The supervising electrician does not need to be a Master Electrician.

Designate a Supervising Electrician — Any Licensed Electrician Class Qualifies

IDAPA 24.39.10, Section 100.05 requires every Idaho Electrical Contractor to designate one supervising electrician responsible for the license's activities. That person may hold any class of Idaho electrical license: master, journeyman, residential, or limited electrical installer. The supervising electrician cannot represent more than one contractor at a time. If your supervising electrician leaves, designate a replacement immediately or your license lapses.

Carry General Liability Insurance and Workers' Compensation

Idaho Code § 54-1009 ties license suspension directly to losing liability or workers' compensation coverage. Carry general liability insurance and, if you have employees, maintain workers' compensation. A certificate of insurance is a required document at application.

Initial Cost: $15 Application Fee Plus $125 License Issuance Fee

The application fee is $15; DOPL charges a separate $125 license fee when the license first issues — a $140 total initial outlay. Apply at dopl.idaho.gov/ele/ele-licensing/ with your certificate of insurance and supervising electrician documentation.

Renew Annually at $100 — No CE Required

The license renews every 12 months at $100. Idaho does not require continuing education for electrical contractor renewal.

Operating Without a License: Misdemeanor and Civil Penalties

Operating without a valid Idaho Electrical Contractor license is a misdemeanor under Idaho Code § 54-1017. IDAPA 24.39.10, Section 300 imposes civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation; Idaho Code § 54-1017 makes each day of violation a separate offense.

Official links

Check the board or agency directly.

Official website Apply online Renew online

Required documents

Proof of Insurance
master_electrician_employment_verification

Source notes

Idaho DOPL Electrical Board . Verified March 2026. https://dopl.idaho.gov/ele/

Rules move. Check Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — Electrical Board again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.